RTI's Lifeline Program

Lifeline- Low Income Support

WHAT IS LIFELINE?

Lifeline is a government program offering qualified low income households a discount on unlimited basic telephone service with the availability of long distance restrictions. The Federal Communication Commission’s Lifeline Program (Lifeline) offers a monthly discount of $9.25. The discount applies to only one telephone number per household. Lifeline discount can now be applied towards your internet service, but you can only receive a discount on ONE option – phone or internet.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Consumers must meet income requirements or participate in one of the following programs to be eligible:

Medicaid

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Supplemental Security Income

Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8)

Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit

HOW TO APPLY?

Apply for Lifeline through your local telephone company. To contact RTI customer service call 1-888-366-7821.

MORE INFORMATION

To see if your eligible, use the online Lifeline Eligibility Pre-Screening Tool at www.lifelinesupport.org